You’re an Individual

We are all unique. We are all individual. No two people think alike or behave alike. So don't let anybody think for you. Don't be bullied or influenced by those pretending to like you. Don't be fooled by hidden agendas, people striving for promotion or power. Don't be a people pleaser but a person that …

Here lies the last of a rare breed

Here lies Donald Campbell. One of England's great adveturers. A breed of man that no longer exists. He was killed on January 4th 1967 attempting the World water speed record on Lake Coniston in Cumbria. His fatal attempt was recorded on film accompanied by his last words " She's going.....she's going". The boat broke on …

60 Years of James Bond at the Cinema – part 1 – The Connery years.

All posters copyright EON Productions It is 60 years since Sean Connery first wore that famous tuxedo and faced the villain Doctor No in Jamaica. Having been born 2 months before the films release i have always grown up with them. The first film i saw was "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" in 1969. I …

60 Years, or 24 weeks, of James Bond at the Cinema

Yesterday marked 60 years to the day the first James Bond film ( Dr No. ) premiered on the silver screen. It was October 5th 1962 when cinema audiences got to see the character of James Bond and hear that signature music for the very first time. Sixty years later we have 25 ( official …

Tunnel of Trees

The end is so very close. Not far. I'll be there in a few steps. Nothing to fear. Nothing to dread. BUT WHAT WAS THAT !!!!!!!!!

Childhood’s Chariots

Fifty years ago we didn't have traffic congestion. Few people owned cars, phones or colour television sets. But we got around, thanks to these things called "buses". They took us everywhere we wanted, for pennies, from very early in the morning to very late at night. You got them to school, work, pubs and dates. …